Ludington State Park is HUGE, and we absolutely loved it! We paid $12 to get into the park and…read morestarted with the hike to Big Sable Lighthouse. It's about 1.8 miles each way, so just under 4 miles round trip. The trail to the lighthouse is a wide, sandy path that runs through the campground and then continues out toward the lighthouse. It's an easy path, but it is long and definitely sandy, so be prepared for that. The lighthouse area is really cute, and while we didn't care about going inside this time, they do offer tours. It was $8 per person when we were there. There are also picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the area around the lighthouse. After our hike, we headed over to the beach, and WOW. The beach is absolutely massive and beautiful. It's sandy rather than rocky, incredibly clean, and the water was crystal clear. It was definitely brisk, but so beautiful that I didn't mind! There's a designated swimming area, volleyball nets, and really nice facilities. There are no lifeguards, though, so keep that in mind. It also looked like there were some really cool trails through the sand dunes, but unfortunately we didn't have enough time to explore those on this trip. We needed to grab lunch, rest, and hit the pool before coming back later for sunset. And I am SO glad we came back. The sunset here was absolutely spectacular. Watching the sun go down over this huge, beautiful stretch of sandy beach was one of the highlights of our entire trip. This park really has everything: the lighthouse, miles of trails, huge sand dunes, a beautiful beach, swimming, volleyball, camping, and some incredible views. We only scratched the surface of what there is to explore, and I already know we'd love to come back and spend an entire day here. Definitely one of the highlights of our Ludington trip and absolutely worth the $12 admission!

I stopped in here for half a day to do some hiking and get my nature fix before moving on to my…read morenext road trip destination. The road to the entrance is full of sand dunes and beaches on Lake Michigan before turning into a wooded area at the actual park. We got to see a Bald Eagle perched upon a tree as we entered the park. The park has several RV camp sites that to me looked to be right on top of each other. They pack them in like sardines but I think that is the norm at these type of places these days. Not sure what the cost is to camp but for non-residents to come in for a day pass it was 11.00 per day. We decided to do the Lost Lake trail which is a loop across a couple islands on Hamlin Lake (yes there are bridges, you don't need to bring your snorkel). The hike was relatively void of people only passing a few along the way. I did see a hand full of people kayaking on the lake and a few more kayaks parked on the bank near the campground. The hike is 2.1 miles long and relatively flat the whole way. I wanted to do the lighthouse trail as well but there wasn't enough time. Great place to get your nature fix via kayak or foot. Not sure I would want to camp here on a weekend though unless you want Billy Bob and Mary Sue's 7 rugrats running around your site screaming.

We camped here for the first time, it was lovely. Jeff (who helped us to our site and park) was so…read morekind and helpful. He made sure we had all the info we needed to get set up. He was welcoming and friendly. It was the perfect start to a great stay! We loved everything!!

Very clean and quiet campground, mostly travel trailers and seniors . Our grandchildren had the…read moreplay area and beech almost to themselves ! Quit time is enforced as well as low speed limit . No hot dog teens racing around. Joy

Cartier Campground was a great spot for a weekend camping with friends. I booked the sites 6 months…read morein advance over the phone and we ended up getting the best sites in the campground! 147, 147A and 147B are all at the very end of one of the loops. 147 is the last campsite so you only have one neighbor next to you, which made it really nice for our group as it was very quiet and a little more secluded. The site adjacent to 147 is also nice as it's large and tucked back off the drive a little bit. The people at the office were great and will deliver wood or ice that you purchase right to your campsite. The restrooms were very clean and somehow had very few bugs inside which was awesome. The showers were great with hot water and adequate water pressure. The campground is right off some really nice paved walking trails and they also have a winding mountain bike trail. Plus you're right near Lincoln Lake. The campground is a quick drive to downtown, the beach, restaurants, bars, etc. I read about a company (Lakeshore Watersports) that rents kayaks on Lincoln Lake (supposedly right from the campground), but we called them and they never called us back, kind of a bummer. The sites were $28 per night for a tent spot with electric hookup. They kept the big RVs up towards the front of the campground which was nice as it made it much quieter back where the tent spots were. I would definitely camp here again.

This is my first time to "camp" like this. I met the night crew last night and they were awesome!…read more I had a lot of questions and they answered every one of them with a smile and friendly joking back and forth. The grounds are very nice and shady. The only improvement I see is maybe the addition of another shower facility, but i'm here on the 4th of July and they may not have regular business to justify it. I would most definitely stay here again.

Very friendly and accommodating owners. Tess was a joy to interact with! We got there after the…read moreoffice closed but she was so helpful and pleasant and found us a site right where we'd landed our canoes. She also gave us great recommendations for our next days paddle into Ludington that saved us lots of time on a beautiful channel. I'd highly recommend Henry's Landing!

It was our annual sisters reunion and I arranged a kayak trip through this establishment. Very…read morefriendly on the phone when I called the day before to reserve three kayaks. We loaded up in the bus and listened to the infamous "Kayak Song" to get us in the mood(look it up, it's EPIC!) The kayaks were the sit on type and we were launched with no issues. We were the only humans on the rustic and scenic river and the birds provided a show. We saw a bald eagle three times which was a real treat! Highly recommend this place for kayaking!

Great campground. Very clean, bathrooms, shower rooms and grounds. Lots for kids to do and there…read moreare a lot of kids here. It is a Christian campground which didn't bother us but read the rules. We were there for 3 nights at site 5 by the canal. Would definitely recommend for families with kids. They have plenty to keep them occupied.

This campground is wonderful in many ways. Well maintained, friendly & helpful staffs. They pay…read moreattention to little details & so close to the sand dunes. I like that they collect trash twice a day, you just need to put trash out next to your site number. They light up the site number so it was very easy to find out site when we got back in the dark. No alcohol campground so in general, it isn't noisy or loud, just people enjoy their time. Easy in and out as one way around campground. Has lots of things to do for little kid, they have rotating weekly schedule. My toddler loves the playground & big sandbox. We ate some ice cream too as a night treat. I definitely want to be back next year. Just one small thing to keep in mind: as a T mobile user, all of us don't have any cell service. The only place they have wifi is the Cove, so we took turn to spend a short time there to use wifi to keep in touch with family at home. We are okay with no wifi but it is a bit difficult with no cell service.

Love this area! Just north of Ludington with way less traffic and completely different adventures!…read moreYou can walk in and camp basically right on the beach here, which is absolutely dreamy and there are just such wonderful hiking trails throughout that offer you challenges and just the most gorgeous sights as well! This spot definitely isn't for everyone and there won't be any "easy" hikes. Nordhouse Dunes makes you work for it, but the payoff is immense and completely worth it! Uninterrupted access to Lake Michigan and stunning vibes - what more could you ask for?! Love Nordhouse Dunes!!

It's crowded but the hike is nice. We were there the first week of September and I was surprised to…read moresee the campground full of campers. I got some great shots with my cannon and my kids enjoyed the hike...it was longer than we thought it would be!

Beautiful campground! Lots of cement pull-through sites. They also have haciendas and casitas to…read morerent. Staff are so helpful, always amazing customer service. Yearly trip for us going on 8 years! Everything is so so clean. Bathrooms, showers, laundry room, you can tell they take great pride in their work!

Nice well maintained park. Just spent 4 days there. Great people. We pull a 43.5 foot fifth…read morewheel and it was tight getting in but over all great place.

We take an extensive family camping vacation every 2 years or so and try to go different places…read morethroughout the US. Chose this campground based upon excellent experience/reviews with sister site in Silver Lake area and they didn't disappoint...clean plush grassy concrete sites, some open and some woodsy, very quiet considering so close to main street, all buildings/facilities kept meticiously neat/clean (specifically laundry, pool, hot tub, showers), picked up your trash bags daily for you, delivered wood directly to campsite. Paths/drives in park were perfect for teaching daughter to ride bike for 1st time...flat and smooth (not a pothole ANYWHERE). Easily in the top 5 of any camping facility we have ever stayed at in the 20 yrs. we've been camping. The most impressive aspect was the customer focused staff and specifically the facility mgr. Older son had to fly back early for internship and staff eagerly offered to print out boarding pass and assist in any way possible to help. Due to miscommunication during booking/checking in I could have been charged extra days we didn't use (had signed paperwork b4 catching mistake after vacation). Although I didn't speak w/ mgr. directly while there, mgr. still offered refund/certificate dispite not having to do so. This made what could have been a large vacation disappointment into a memorable experience to share with others. Have rarely found such cutomer focused business. Not only will we be back, but telling all who inquire about staying in central west Mighigan to seek out this place specifically.

Fantastic RV resort. Grounds are meticulously maintained. You call for service, they are there…read morewithin a half hour sometimes less. Sites are all 10/10. Perfectly maintained concrete, level. Facilities are 10/10. Warning though. This place isn't for the rowdy party animals.... This place actually repels those types of campers which was fine with us! Playgrounds, pool everything. Trees. They are also expanding to include 90 something new sites, amd a second pool. This place rocks. My kids love it. Thanks Vacation Station!!!

Been to several Campgrounds, several States and Kibby Creek Campground is by far the best! Places…read moreto walk, great pool and their store is way more than any we've seen. Complete with a food, coffee and more! Showers, bathrooms and great laundry center. All clean and fresh.

"The Barn" is an awesome add to the camp ground! Fresh pizza, hot snacks like fried pickles, cheese…read morecurds, fries and they will deliver to your camp site. The food is awesome

This is a hidden beach that few know about, mostly because you need to drive toward the Portage…read morePoint Inn (be sure to fill your water bottles at the artesian spring, just past the camp), and then keep going right past it on a VERY dinky, one lane road. Head past the marina and yacht club, take a right, and up the dune to the parking lot (free). There's a single room changing area with a pit toilet (needs must), well lit. There are two gazebos and a wooden walkway at the south end of the small parking lot, and a gazebo with benches at the north end of the parking lot. There are dog bags, if you're walking your dog (thank you for cleaning up after them!). I especially love the new addition this year of a barely inclined wooden walkway, with a handicap mat (not sure what to call it, but it is plastic netting that is a stable place for you to walk or wheel down). There's a pier, and a lighthouse at the end. There are 4 fire rings, if you are inclined to have a lovely beach sunset fire (bring supplies). This is my favorite hidden beach in Michigan, and the swims - and sunsets - are glorious.